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RJX 840P

1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe

Maroon Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,754 mi
Last recorded49,754 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe49,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJX 840P
MakeHillman
ModelImp Deluxe
Year1976
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 49,754 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,711 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,632 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,478 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 49,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,127 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 49,115 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,876 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,592 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,301 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 48,109 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,895 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,856 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 44,041 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,428 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,783 miles

How Reliable is the Hillman Imp Deluxe?

Based on 1,309 MOT tests across 207 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
brake binding 39
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 33
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30
Stop lamp not working 23
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RJX 840P is a 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe in Maroon with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 49,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hillman Imp Deluxe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJX 840P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hillman Imp Deluxe typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 50 years old, this Hillman Imp Deluxe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJX 840P registered?

RJX 840P is a 1976 Hillman Imp Deluxe, first registered on 10 April 1976.

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